Summer is officially underway and the 4th of July is just around the corner! The Inland Empire area is host to many exciting and fun events for everyone. Make your plans now to enjoy Independence day and the wonderful days of Summer. Below are some things happening around our area..Have a Happy 4th of July!

Chino Hills Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Picnic- Starts 10:30 am and goes till 3:00 pm. At the Big League Dreams Sports Park

Claremont 4th of July Celebration-Gates open 6:30 pm, show starts 9:00 pm. At the Pomona College Strehle Track

Corona 4th of July Events- Parade starts 10:00 am on Main Street, Festival starts 4:00 pm Santana Park, Fireworks start shortly after the formal program at 8:15 pm.

Crestline - Jamboree Days Festival-in down town Crestline! Celebrating 103 Years of Mountain Living! Street Faire: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Parade Starts: 10:00 am Live Music & Vendors! For more information: 338-2706

Fontana - Red, White, and Cruise- At the AutoClub Speedway, begins at 2 pm and will feature live entertainment from country star Jimmy Wayne and American Idol Winner, Taylor Hicks.  The event will also include live entertainment, Children’s Fun Zone, Patriotic Zone, Women’s Zone, Men’s Zone, Spectacular Fireworks Show and Parade, and a Car Cruise and Show. 

Lake Arrowhead Fireworks! July 4th starting at 9:00 pm For more information please call: The Arrowhead Lake Association: 337-2595

Palm Desert Concert and 4th of July Celebration- Festival starts at 7:30pm and Fireworks start at 9:00pm with synchronized music broadcast

Palm Springs Power of 4th of July- Gates open at 5:00 pm, Game starts at 6:05 pm, Fireworks at 9:15 pm. At the Palm Springs Stadium

Pomona Fairplex Kaboom- Monster Truck and Big Air Freestyle Motocross at 8:00 pm, Fireworks Spectacular at 9:15 pm.

Rancho Cucamonga Fireworks Celebration- Park opens at 5:00 pm, Entertainment at 6:00 pm, Fireworks at 9:00 pm. At the Rancho Cucamonga Epicenter

Redlands Community 4th of July Celebration - Picnic at 10:00 am, Entertainment at 11:00 am, Parade at 4:00 pm, Live show at 7:00 pm, Fireworks at approximately 9:00 pm. At University of Redlands

Riverside 4th of July at Community College- Gates open 6:00 pm, Fireworks at 9:00 pm. At the Riverside Sports Complex. A Free, Family-oriented Event at White Park in Downtown Riverside Saturday, July 4th 7:00 PM –9:00 PM

Temecula 4th of July Parade and Fireworks Show- Old Town Temecula, 2:00-9:00 pm

Victorville Prepares for 4th of July Spectacular - Live entertainment includes performances from Polynesian dancers, Happy Havoc, and the Joe Campbell Band. The fireworks begin at 9 P.M., so come prepared for the show of the season!

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